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The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews is considered the gold standard for
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Dietary fibre for the primary prevention of cardiovascular diseaseCochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Jan-2016The prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a key public health priority. A number of dietary factors have been associated with modifying CVD risk factors. One such factor is dietary fibre which may have a beneficial association with CVD risk factor

Dietary flavonoid for preventing colorectal neoplasmsCochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Jun-2012Flavonoids are polyphenolic compounds that are distributed widely in the plant kingdom; they are especially abundant in fruits and vegetables. More than 5,000 individual flavonoids have been identified and classified into more than 10 subgroups according

Dietary interventions for adults with chronic kidney diseaseCochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Apr-2017Dietary changes are routinely recommended in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on the basis of randomised evidence in the general population and non-randomised studies in CKD that suggest certain healthy eating patterns may prevent cardiovascular e

Dietary interventions for multiple sclerosisCochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Nov-2012Clinical and experimental data suggest that certain dietary regimens, particularly those including polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and vitamins, might improve outcomes in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Diets and dietary supplements are much used

Dietary interventions for phenylketonuriaCochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Nov-2009Phenylketonuria is an inherited disease treated with dietary restriction of the amino acid phenylalanine. The diet is initiated in the neonatal period to prevent mental handicap; however, it is restrictive and can be difficult to follow. Whether the diet

Dietary interventions for recurrent abdominal pain in childhoodCochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Mar-2017This is an update of the original Cochrane review, last published in 2009 (Huertas-Ceballos 2009). Recurrent abdominal pain (RAP), including children with irritable bowel syndrome, is a common problem affecting between 4% and 25% of school-aged children.

Dietary interventions for rheumatoid arthritisCochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Nov-2008The question of what potential benefits and harms are associated with certain dietary regimes used in rheumatoid arthritis is an important one for many patients and health care providers.

Dietary regulation for 'gestational diabetes'Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Sep-2008Impaired glucose metabolism in pregnancy may be associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. Primary dietary therapy is used in the management of diabetes, including gestational diabetes.

Dietary sodium manipulation and asthmaCochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Jun-2014There is a wide geographical variation in the prevalence of asthma and observational studies have suggested that dietary sodium may play a role.